Like in all other states, workplace accidents are incredibly common in Virginia. If you’ve been hurt at work, you probably breathed a sigh of relief when your employer allowed you to come back on light duty. But then, out...
Category: Workers’ Compensation
As an employee, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you suffer an accident on the job or develop an occupational disease. However, what about workers’ comp for heart attacks? Is a heart attack at work...
You suffer a workplace injury and successfully apply for benefits. While recovering, you consider going on vacation. After all, why should you stay home if you can’t work anyway? Traveling can improve your mental health,...
You may know that you can seek worker’s compensation for an accident that happens at work. But what if you were acting outside of your normal job duties when the accident occurred? Is it still covered? The answer...
Jul 27, 2023
What If My Workplace Injury Was My Coworker’s Fault?
If you experienced an injury while completing your job duties, you have a right to seek workers’ compensation to cover your medical care and lost wages. But what happens if your coworker was responsible for your...